The baker and the tree

The baker and the tree

In the northern Nigerian state of Jigawa, the demand for firewood for baking bread has resulted in unsustainable felling of trees. This has further accentuated the problem of desert encroachment. Watch the video below and contact us on info@ng.boell.org if you have a solution.

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